Dr. Philippe Halbout

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with Dr. Philippe Halbout, CEO of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to discuss the groundbreaking Capture the Fracture global program.

Dr. Halbout has been instrumental in advancing the work of IOF, with his focus on osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention. His leadership has led to the development of ambitious initiatives and strengthened patient-centered communications. Some of his initiatives include the IOF Global Patient Charter, IOF's Osteoporosis Risk Check, and the Give Patients a Voice video campaign. Dr. Halbout has also overseen the publication of important policy audits and reports, all of which aim to raise awareness and drive action in response to the global fragility fracture crisis. Under his leadership, IOF has strengthened its collaboration and organizational outreach, building alliances with organizations in the field and other nations to further the goals of the foundation.

The Capture the Fracture Program is a global initiative that provides recognition, resources, training, and tools to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Programs (Fracture Liaison Services) worldwide. It has the goal of facilitating and supporting the implementation of coordinated multidisciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention. Since 2020, they’ve been able to train 71 mentors in 14 countries.

Other items discussed in this episode include:

• Global osteoporosis statistics

• The importance of osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention

• Global partnerships with other organizations and different nations

• The development of best practice osteoporosis care

• Free resources on osteoporosis care for healthcare providers and patients

Osteoporosis has significant effects on the daily lives of patients. This is why quality care and patient education is one of the priorities of organizations like BHOF and IOF.

• About Dr. Philippe Halbout, CEO of the International Osteoporosis Foundation

• Capture the Fracture Program

• International Osteoporosis Foundation

• Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) – Secondary Fracture Prevention

• Build Better Bones

• Your Path to Good Bone Health

• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation